Order and pay before sitting down. Seating is first come first serve, when busy it can be a longer wait for a table. The food is awesome, I recommend the BBQ bao. The dumplings weren't my favorite. I've tried several of the noodle bowls and have enjoyed them all. The seaweed salad is delicious. They have a hot sauce that is self-serve by the water, I suggest trying it out. You can watch the food being made. You don't have to clean up after yourself, when busy though the tables don't get cleaned right away which can add to the wait time. Next time you're near Hilldale stop in and check it out!